Lotheni

Running through KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Lotheni is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Lotheni hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

-29.5662, 29.6442 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in KwaZulu-Natal

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across KwaZulu-Natal. Conditions at Lotheni may vary.

Largemouth bassCommon carpRainbow troutNorth African catfishBluefishJapanese meagre

Fishing Techniques

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Common carp

  Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in KwaZulu-Natal.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Lotheni, make sure your licence covers KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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